Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems

Front

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Back

Artery

Front

The part of the brain that is at the top of the spinal cord and controls all involuntary and automatic functions of the body.

Back

Brain Stem

Front

Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells.

Back

Red Blood Cells

Front

Tiny blood vessels where the cells and the blood exchange nutrients, oxygen, and waste.

Back

Capillaries

Front

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___.

Back

Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide

Front

The system responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

Back

Circulatory System

Front

The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Back

Heart

Front

The process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs.

Back

Respiration

Front

The part of the brain responsible for higher functions such as thought and action.

Back

Cerebrum

Front

The network of nerves that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

Back

Nervous System